Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 43 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Name the whole): Find what every sentence is about. Choose the short title that names that main idea. A title about a different topic — or only one small detail — is not the best title.

1. 1.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Elephants (b) The Night Sky (c) My Best Friend (d) Our Postman
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) Sports Day (c) The Kite Festival (d) Making Rangoli
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. She watered the pot every morning. After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Clean Park (d) Priya the Queen
4. 4.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Clean Park (c) The Broken Kite (d) A Helpful Neighbour
5. 5.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) The Dripping Tap (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Broken Kite
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Asha and the Lost Puppy (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Card for Grandpa
7. 7.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) Priya the Queen (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Bean Seed
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Lost Ring (c) Lost at the Mela (d) The Dinosaur Book
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) Saving Water (c) Our Postman (d) Our School Library
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) The Peacock (b) Our School Library (c) The Village Fair (d) Our Postman
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Railway Station (d) The Kite Festival
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) Our Postman (b) Busy Ants (c) The Peacock (d) My New Bicycle
13. 13.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) The Power Cut (c) The Bean Seed (d) The Kitten in the Tree
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) My Grandfather (b) The Vegetable Market (c) The Railway Station (d) My New Bicycle
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. She sprinkles the plants every morning. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) My Pet Cat (c) Busy Ants (d) Grandma's Garden
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Card for Grandpa
17. 17.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The Broken Kite (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Spelling Contest (d) Arjun Gets Well
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Our School Library (b) The Kite Festival (c) The Monsoon (d) The Old Banyan Tree
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My Grandfather (b) Elephants (c) My Pet Cat (d) Healthy Food
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Monsoon (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Elephants (d) The Old Banyan Tree
21. 21.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) My Grandfather (b) Making Rangoli (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Best Friend
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Peacock (c) The Night Sky (d) Saving Water
23. 23.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Lost Ring (d) Meera Bakes a Cake
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The peacock is the national bird of India. It has a long, bright blue neck. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots. A peacock dances with its feathers spread. (a) The Railway Station (b) Saving Water (c) The Peacock (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
25. 25.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Model Volcano (c) The Power Cut (d) The Broken Kite
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) The Clean Park (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Saving the Fish
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. (a) Our School Library (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Our Classroom (d) Healthy Food
28. 28.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) Priya the Queen
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) Busy Ants (b) The Vegetable Market (c) Our School Library (d) The Old Banyan Tree
30. 30.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Big Football Match (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) The Clean Park
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. A magician does tricks for the children. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) My Pet Cat (c) The Village Fair (d) The Cricket Match
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Our Classroom (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) My Grandfather (d) The Railway Station
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) The Kite Festival (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) Our School Library (d) Making Rangoli
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) A Trip to the Old Fort (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our School Library (d) The Peacock
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Our School Library (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
36. 36.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) The Clean Park (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Train to Shimla (d) Saving the Fish
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) My Best Friend (c) Grandma's Garden (d) The Monsoon
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) My New Bicycle (b) My Grandfather (c) Our Postman (d) Our Classroom
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) The Peacock (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Best Friend (d) The Night Sky
40. 40.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. (a) Making Rangoli (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) Our Classroom (d) The Night Sky

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